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The Top 6 Islands You Can Have Fun in Winter 2024

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Nov 6, 2023

Catalogue

  • Top.6 Hon Tam (Silk Worm Island), Vietnam
  • Top.5 Koh Samet, Thailand
  • Top.4 Semporna, Malaysia
  • Top.3 Koh Rok, Thailand
  • Top.2 Phang Nga Bay, Thailand
  • Top.1 Similan Islands, Thailand
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While walking down the streets during the autumn and winter seasons in your city, do you need to cover your neck and hide yourself under thick layers of clothes?During those times, most will think of summer sunshine and the feeling of warmth on their skin.The earth is round.When you are out during the night, there is definitely a place on earth where the sun has just risen.You are busy trying to keep the plants in the office warm during the cold and windy season. Wouldn't it be better to just fly towards the southern regions of the sun and enjoy the “waves”?

Hon Tam is also known as Silk Worm Island due to its shape resembling a fat green silkwormoverlooking the sky. It is one of the representative islands around the island of Nha Trang.The island is rich in vegetation, which covers a large area of it. The areas not far away from the beach are almost entirely green, so the air is also considerably fresh and pleasant, which attracts people to visit it.And the semi-curved coastline of Silk Worm Island has a fine and smooth beach, with white waves and blue waters.Activities you can enjoy: There are many familiar water facilities on the island such as paragliding and jet skiing. You can visit the traditional craft village in Hon Tam amusement park at your own expense and enjoy the free song and dance performances.

The Top 6 Islands You Can Have Fun in Winter 2024

The island of Rayong, which is not far from the famous Pattaya, has an island that is not widely known to the people of the country, Koh Samet.Compared to Pattaya, it is even less well-known.Koh Samet is a popular island choice amongst the locals for a holiday weekend. It is close to Bangkok and there are also not too many people.Restaurants, convenience stores, barsand hotels are all available on the island, making it more convenient than many other islands.Other than the beach, there are also hilly terrains. The vegetation on the hills are lush. There is even a small red postbox where you can send a postcard out from Koh Samet.Activities you can enjoy: Snorkeling around the area, chartering boats, fishing, riding a speedboat around the island and experiencing fire displays in night shows at the island

The Top 6 Islands You Can Have Fun in Winter 2024

This is a paradise utopia. Anyone who visit will fall in love with it at first sight.Semporna’s does not have natural disasters like typhoons, tsunamis and heavy rains throughout the years, therefore, its seas and beaches are ranked among the world’s finest.Due to the stability of the ocean currents and abundant marine resources, Semporna has become an excellent diving spot.And there is a group of people living near Semporna who have been called "Sea Gypsies" by the world -- the Bajau Laut.This group of people live on the ocean as they rely on the ocean for food. Exploring the environment of this mysterious group of people is also a fairlydecent experience.Activities you can enjoy: Deep diving and snorkeling in the surrounding seas of Bohey Dulang Pearl Island to experience the pearl culture station, water surfing and rafting.

The Top 6 Islands You Can Have Fun in Winter 2024

The marine environment of Koh Rok is comparable to that of the top islands around the world. Other than the corals and clownfishes, it is also possible to have a rare sighting of whale sharks. Koh Rok is the island with the most number of marine life in the waters of Thailand.To protect the ecology of this island, Koh Rok is only opened for half a year before it goes into isolation, awaiting the next opening.With its colorful underwater world and beautiful coastline, Koh Rok has gradually become an emerging destination for Thai island tours. It has become known as “Blue Tears”.It can almost satisfy all of your romantic island fantasies. When theweather is good, you can see the numerous layers of the sea in many different shades of blue.Activities you can enjoy: doing nothing, deep diving, chartering a boat, admiring corals and underwater creatures.

The Top 6 Islands You Can Have Fun in Winter 2024

Phang Nga Bay includes several islands, most of which are unique and worth exploring.As it is located at the inner waters, it is calm all year round and the water is very clear.James Bond Island, Nail Island and Ice Cream Cave are famous for their wonderful natural scenery.Even inwinter, when one steps out during the rainy season, it will still be fine.Phang Nga Bay's landmark "Cabbage Stone" is famous as a film location in the 007 series. Its strange rocky formation and terrain are also very suited for adventures.You can even observe the fluorescent plankton in the Ice Cream Cave.Activities you can enjoy: Kayak to the Ice Cream Cave for exploration

The Top 6 Islands You Can Have Fun in Winter 2024

Access to this island location is sought after by thousands of people. Similan Islands is one of the top ten most beautiful island sites in the world. Once news of the islands’ opening is announced each year, diving enthusiasts all over the world will erupt in cheers.Apart from being able to disembark at the different islands, Similan Islands also has many other several fascinating diving spots to explore.The ocean is filled with abundant marine resources and togetherwith the ecologically-friendly shore environment, creates a paradise for diving.Similan Islands also has another name, “Coral Gardens”.There are plenty of vibrant corals and marine life here.Activities you can enjoy: Chartering boats and snorkeling around multiple islands to explore the marine life

The Top 6 Islands You Can Have Fun in Winter 2024

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